Published: Friday, November 9, 2012 at 10:01 AM.

Details: Theme is “Ministering Effectively to Senior Adults”; classes only offered once; bring at least four leaders from your church; no cost or pre-registration

Speakers: Dr. Robert Lamb, Dean Emeritus, Gardner-Webb School of Divinity; Dr. Brian Johnson on “Understanding the Different Stages of Seniors” and how to minister to them at each stage; The Rev. Glenn Davenport on “Planning a Senior Adult Ministry Calendar and Program”; Dr. Alice Cullinan on “Ideas for a Successful Senior Adult Ministry”; and Eddie and Martha Williams on “Mobilizing Seniors in Ministry”

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THANKSGIVING

What: Community Thanksgiving Service

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 20

Where: Episcopal Church of The Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St., Shelby

Details: A collection will be received to support The Abuse Prevention Council and The Interfaith Alliance Men’s Homeless Shelter. Refreshments and fellowship after the service downstairs in the Parish Hall. Bring a non-perishable food item and/or personal supplies (tissues, shampoo, soap, shaving cream, etc.) to support the shelters. Presented by the Women’s Pastors Association and the Christian Ministers.

What: Kings Mountain community Thanksgiving service

When: Nov. 20; pre-service concert 6:45 p.m.; service 7 p.m.

Where: Penley’s Chapel, 1508 N.C. 216 North, Kings Mountain

Details: Music provided by Penley’s Chapel Singers

Speaker: The Rev. Marty Ramey from Advent Lutheran

Information: 704-750-4430 or e-mail penleyspastor@charlotte.twcbc.com or visit website at http://bibletalk4you.com

What: Community Thanksgiving Service

When: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20

Where: Flint Hill Baptist

What: Annual Grover community Thanksgiving service

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 20

Where: St. Peters Baptist, 116 Poplar Drive, Grover

Details: Host pastor is the Rev. William Thompson; music by Grover Elementary choir; preaching by Pastor Ron Hawkins of Carolina Praise and Worship Center

Details: Pastors, staff members, musicians will participate; special music by Crossroad Rescue Mission’s men’s choirs; special offering will be taken for Duke Energy Match Fund to assist needy families with fuel costs in winter

Details: Store will be open Dec. 11-13; parents whose applications are approved may choose three free gifts each for children ages 2-12; to apply, parents must bring a picture ID with correct address, child’s birth certificate or other identification including the child’s age and birth date

Details: Presented by the college chorale and selected soloists; additional Christmas selections; concert is free; songs include the Hallelujah Chorus, For Unto Us a Child Is Born, and Worthy Is the Lamb; come early as seating is limited; nursery available; love offering received

Information: 704-434-0303 or visit website www.ambassadors.edu

What: Kyle Matthews free Christmas concert

When: 6 p.m. Dec. 2

Where: First Baptist, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby

Details: Kyle Matthews is a Dove Award winning songwriter; a love offering will be received to benefit the Abuse Prevention Council, the Interfaith Alliance and the Cleveland County Rescue Mission shelter

Tickets: Free; available at the First Baptist office, the Abuse Prevention Council and the Interfaith Alliance

Details: Pork or chicken barbecue; eat in or carry out; will deliver in Shelby/Earl area; all remaining yard sale items will be auctioned off Saturday; auction live and silent; for details and photos, visit auctionsunlimited.us; all proceeds benefit building/mission fund

Details: The group’s mission statement is “Through Christ there is power in the love and unity for family.”

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What: Trevor Baker in concert

When: 6 p.m. Nov. 11

Where: Boiling Springs Baptist, Boiling Springs

Details: Trevor is a singer/songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada, free event

Information: 704-434-6244

What: Singing

When: 11 a.m. Nov. 11

Where: Carolina Praise and Worship Center, 201 N. Main St., Grover

Details: Featuring the Parables of Christ Trio of Conover

Information: Pastor Ron Hawkins at 704-937-7541

What: Fall sing-out program

When: 4 p.m. Nov. 11

Where: First Baptist, Lawndale

Details: First Baptist Reunion Choir and special guest the group FOCUS

What: The Gospel Supremes 40th anniversary

When: 4 p.m. Nov. 11

Where: Shiloh Baptist, 914 Fredrick St., Shelby

Details: Featuring the Mighty Golden Harmonners, the Keys of Harmony, the Sensational Starlites, the Faithful Gospel Singers, The Rev. Jesse Stagger and the Soldiers of Christ, the Mighty Revelation and the Gospel Supremes

Details: Theme is “Ministering Effectively to Senior Adults”; classes only offered once; bring at least four leaders from your church; no cost or pre-registration

Speakers: Dr. Robert Lamb, Dean Emeritus, Gardner-Webb School of Divinity; Dr. Brian Johnson on “Understanding the Different Stages of Seniors” and how to minister to them at each stage; The Rev. Glenn Davenport on “Planning a Senior Adult Ministry Calendar and Program”; Dr. Alice Cullinan on “Ideas for a Successful Senior Adult Ministry”; and Eddie and Martha Williams on “Mobilizing Seniors in Ministry”

What: Hospitality Ministry first annual program

When: 3 p.m. Nov. 18

Where: Mikes Creek Baptist, Gaffney, S.C.

Speaker: The Rev. Michael Golden, Limestone Baptist, Gaffney, S.C.

What: “Testimony of Sacrifice” program

When: 4 p.m. Nov. 18

Where: People’s Baptist, 1010 Groves St., Kings Mountain

What: Appreciation program for Sister Annie Burris

When: 4 p.m. Nov. 25

Where: People’s Baptist, 1010 Groves St., Kings Mountain

Details: Music by Harold Williamson and the Wandering Souls, and the all male choir of Vestibule AME Zion